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Atlanta Hawks guard Lou Williams holds the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, March 30, 2022, in Oklahoma City. Williams announced his retirement from the NBA on Sunday, June 18, 2023 ending a career where he won the league’s Sixth Man award three times and scored more points off the bench than anyone in history. (AP Photo/Nate Billings, file)

3-time Sixth Man award winner Lou Williams announces retirement

Associated Press

Michael Jordan looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game between the Charlotte Hornets and the New York Knicks in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. Michael Jordan is finalizing a deal to sell the majority share of the Charlotte Hornets, a move that will end his 13-year run overseeing the organization, the team announced Friday, June 16, 2023. Jordan is selling to a group led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall, the Hornets said. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)

Michael Jordan’s decision to sell Hornets leaves some team decisions in flux

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

Boulogne-Levallois' Bilal Coulibaly (0) drives up court in action during the playoffs of the Elite basketball match Boulogne-Levallois against Monaco at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Thursday, June 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Wembanyama, countrymen at French flair to international class of NBA draft prospects

By Ken Maguire - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant warms up before an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. Morant has been suspended for the first 25 games of the upcoming season for his second known incident of displaying what appeared to be a firearm on social media, the NBA announced Friday, June 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

NBA suspends Ja Morant 25 games for latest social media incident involving a gun

By Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan speaks to the media about hosting the NBA All-Star basketball game during a news conference in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. Michael Jordan is finalizing a deal to sell the majority share of the Charlotte Hornets, a move that will end his 13-year run overseeing the organization, the team announced Friday, June 16, 2023. Jordan is selling to a group led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall, the Hornets said. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) **FILE**

Michael Jordan selling majority ownership stake in Charlotte Hornets

By Steve Reed and Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) plays during the second half of Game 5 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. Morant has been suspended for the first 25 games of the upcoming season for his second known incident of displaying what appeared to be a firearm on social media, the NBA announced Friday, June 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Morant joins Artest, Arenas, Sprewell, others on list of suspended NBA players

Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) plays during the second half of Game 5 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. Morant has been suspended for the first 25 games of the upcoming season for his second known incident of displaying what appeared to be a firearm on social media, the NBA announced Friday, June 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Notable moments of Ja Morant’s Grizzlies career, both on and off the court

Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, center left, jokes with guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, center right, during a rally and parade to mark the team's first NBA basketball championship on Thursday, June 15, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nuggets celebrate their first NBA title with parade through downtown Denver

By Pat Graham - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, is defended by Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler, right, during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Monday, June 12, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Nuggets take home 1st NBA title in rugged 94-89 win over Heat

By Eddie Pells - Associated Press

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra reacts to a question during a news conference, Sunday, June 11, 2023, in Denver. Miami takes on the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Heat won the East but will enter offseason with bigger goals for 2024

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic talks to reporters after the team won the NBA Championship with a victory over the Miami Heat in Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Monday, June 12, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Nikola Jokic’s hometown in Serbia celebrates Denver Nuggets’ 1st NBA title

By Dusan Stojanovic - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone, front, gestures during the first half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Miami Heat, Monday, June 12, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Nuggets become first NBA champion in this format to not face a top-3 seed

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Boulogne-Levallois' Victor Wembanyama dunks during the Elite basketball match Boulogne-Levallois against Paris at the Palais de Sports Marcel Cerdan stadium in Levallois-Perret, outside Paris, Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Wembanyam is projected to be the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

As NBA season ends, the draft looms, and that means Wembanyama’s arrival is near

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro, right, laughs as he watches from the bench during a practice ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Tuesday, June 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Heat’s Tyler Herro available to play in Game 5 of NBA Finals

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Mike Breen, NBA play-by-play sports commentator for ABC, prepares for Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers on June 4, 2015, in Oakland, Calif. Breen will hit his 100th NBA Finals broadcast on Monday night, June 12, 2023, during game 5 between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) **FILE**

Bang! ABC/ESPN’s Breen enters rarified air in Game 5 of NBA Finals with 100th broadcast

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone gestures during a news conference before Game 4 of the basketball NBA Finals against the Miami Heat, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) **FILE**

Nuggets try to avoid letdown with one win to go for team’s first title

By Eddie Pells - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) listens to a question during a post game news conference after Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball game against the Miami Heat, Thursday, June 8, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Heat still confident, Nuggets remain focused as NBA Finals reach Game 4

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) defends Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem (40) during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball game, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Haslem spent entire career with Heat, but almost went to the Nuggets

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Josh Harris, managing partner of the Philadelphia 76ers, stands on the court prior to Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Brooklyn Nets, Saturday, April 15, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) ** FILE **

Josh Harris’ limited partners bring complexity to Commanders sale

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra, left, talks with Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent during a practice ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Tuesday, June 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Game 3 awaits in the NBA Finals, with Heat loose and Nuggets facing adversity

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press